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Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Storage Box
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Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Storage Box

19th century
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Antique George III quality figured mahogany serpentine shaped storage box having a quality serpentine shaped figured mahogany lift up top with pretty satinwood stringing inlay opening to reveal fitted storage compartments and boasting the original brass escutcheon

A delightful box boasting a wonderful colour and in lovely condition

H 38x W 23.5 x D 31cm

Date 1800

£885

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Box to the 1800s.

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SA923569
Dealers Internal Reference
1430
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Antique George III quality figured mahogany serpentine shaped storage box having a quality serpentine shaped figured mahogany lift up top with pretty satinwood stringing inlay opening to reveal fitted storage compartments and boasting the original brass escutcheon

A delightful box boasting a wonderful colour and in lovely condition

H 38x W 23.5 x D 31cm

Date 1800

£885

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA923569
Dealers Internal Ref
1430
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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An antique George III mahogany storage box with a sloping top, serpentine front, and brass escutcheon.
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Storage Box
Ref: SA923569
An antique George III mahogany storage box with a sloping top, serpentine front, and brass escutcheon.
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  • ObjectStorage Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany Veneer, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Sloping hinged lid, Flame mahogany grain, Brass escutcheon
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This George III storage box dates from 1800 and is constructed from mahogany with flame mahogany veneer and brass hardware. The piece presents a warm brown colour with a highly figured grain across its surfaces, alongside a serpentine front, a sloping hinged lid, and a decorative brass escutcheon centred on the front body. Additional visible details include serpentine moulding along the edges and vertical fluted or undulating panels down the body. Measuring 38 cm high, 23.5 cm wide, and 31 cm deep, the box sits practically on top of a sideboard or table surface to house small items or documents in a living room, dining room, or hallway. Its traditional English country house aesthetic brings period character to contemporary interiors while offering practical tabletop storage.

FAQs

A George III serpentine box is an 18th-century tabletop storage container, often made to hold cutlery or stationery, featuring a contoured S-curved front profile popularised during the late Georgian era.

These boxes were typically constructed with solid mahogany or pine carcasses finished in flame mahogany veneers, complemented by brass keyhole escutcheons and internal fabric or wood partitions.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, original brass fitments displaying natural oxidisation, hand-planed timber surfaces, and distinct flame grain patterns characteristic of 18th-century cabinetmaking.

Position the box atop a sideboard, hallway console, or executive desk where its dark wood tone and geometric form provide warm contrast against contemporary schemes.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax annually, keeping the object away from damp areas, direct sunlight, and heat sources.
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